Gracefields Nursing Home

North Street, Downend, Bristol BS16 5SE
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9.7 21 Reviews
  • Gracefields Nursing Home, Bristol
Gracefields Nursing Home is a new, purpose-built residence designed to cater for those who with conditions such as dementia in the Downend, Bristol area.

The home offers a flexible approach to daily living, alongside personalised care that safeguards each resident's health and well-being.

This happy and stimulating household provides the highest possible standards of care, and is comprised of a general nursing wing and also a dementia nursing wing.

The home is part of the Cedar Care Home group.

Care Provided by Gracefields Nursing Home

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Mental Health Condition
  • Older Person Care
  • Respite Care
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 50 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Cancer Care
  • Challenging Behaviour/Psychosis
  • Epilepsy
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Hearing Impairment
  • Huntington's Disease
  • Motor Neurone Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Orthopaedic
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Speech Impairment
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Radek Machyan (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 50+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (50)
    • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (50)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes

Funding & Fees Guide for Gracefields Nursing Home

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,600
    • Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,600
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care from £1,600
    • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Dementia Care from £1,600
  • Please note that the above are guidelines. Rates vary depending on the assessment of needs and room grade. Prices increase annually due to staff pay and other inflations.


  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Gracefields Nursing Home to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Parking
  • There are plenty of parking spaces available for the visitors at the front and back of the home.


Gracefields Nursing Home Reviews (21)

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9.7

Gracefields Nursing Home has a Review Score of 9.7 (9.748) out of 10, based on 10 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Gracefields Nursing Home has 21 reviews.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum was only with/in Gracefields for one week. She was looked after very well by the nurses, staff, and management to a very high standard. The care, compasion and respect was, and is of top quality. I would definitely recomend this home for the care and nursing of a loved one.

Reply from Radek, Gracefields Home Manager at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. It was a privilege to care for your mum, and I'm glad you felt she was well looked after. I'll pass your feedback to the team-it means a lot to us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Showed care and compassion looking after my Dad, the nursing and care staff provided the best possible care. Hospital level cleanliness and facilities. Well maintained property that gives a very professional feeling.

Reply from Radek, Gracefields Home Manager at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your review, it is much appreciated! We will pass on your compliments to our hardworking staff.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad had been a resident at Gracefields since December 2022. Sadly he recently passed at the ripe old age of 98.
During his time at Gracefields, the whole team were so committed to providing the best possible care, and attending to his everyday needs, with so much kindness, understanding and respect.
I can't fault the way in which my Dad was looked after in his final years and for that, I will be forever truly grateful.
Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Gracefields who each and every day take care of our loved ones with professionalism and pure dedication, where would we be without you.

Reply from Radek, Gracefields Home Manager at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words and heartfelt review. We are deeply sorry for your loss and feel privileged to have cared for your father in his final years. Knowing that our team's dedication brought comfort to him and your family means the world to us. Your appreciation will be shared with the entire staff at Gracefields, as a reminder of why we are so passionate about what we do. We are very grateful for your trust and support and will continue to carry your father's memory with us.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Fantastic nursing home and staff. The home is always clean and tidy, especially my dad's room. The room is brightly decorated and feels like a home, safe and welcoming. The staff are fantastic and very attentive to my dad as he has complex nursing needs. They are compassionate and humane in their approach
to their work and the residents. I am very comforted to know my dad is in such a wonderful home and the level of care is exceptional.

Reply from Radek Machyan, Gracefields Home Manager at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. Our team do maximum to create a welcoming and homely environment for all our residents, and we're thrilled that this shines through in your dad's room and the care he receives!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father was a resident at Gracefields for 5 years until he recently passed away. Following a stroke, he was partially paralyzed and moved to Gracefields when he began to need full nursing care and assistance. The staff were very friendly and took excellent care of him throughout his stay, making sure
he was comfortable at all times and accommodating his personal requirements, preferences and requests. They would do their utmost to enable him to participate in activities for as long as he was well enough to do so. They were extremely vigilant of his medical care and needs and would contact us if there was any significant change in his condition. They were warm and welcoming to him and to us, his family, and made us all feel part of his life at Gracefields. Our thanks go to all the staff who do an outstanding job.

Reply from Radek Machyan, Gracefields Home Manager at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you for your heartfelt review. We are honored to have cared for your father and deeply appreciate your kind words about our staff and the care at Gracefields. Your acknowledgement motivates us to continue providing compassionate and attentive care. Our deepest condolences to your family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

Mum and Dad both arrived at Gracefields Nursing Home in November 2022. I visited them the same day and was met by a friendly nurse whose words were "Don't worry, we will look after them." She kept her word, Mum was truly looked after by nurses and carers. Sadly, she passed away not long after. The care
and support that continues with Dad have been outstanding. All staff are very knowledgeable and compassionate but it's the personal touches, the camaraderie between staff, residents and families that make Gracefields unique. The staff definitely make this care home.

Reply from Radek Machyan, Gracefields Home Manager at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your kind words about your experience at Gracefields. We are deeply touched by your positive feedback. It's incredibly meaningful to hear that our staff lived up to their promise of providing compassionate care.
We are grateful that you continue to feel supported by our team as we care for your dad. We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where residents feel valued and families feel supported and it's heartwarming to know that it resonates with you.
We will continue to do our best to provide exceptional care. I will be sure to share your kind words with our entire staff at Gracefields. Each and every member of our team, from nurses and carers to ancillary and administrative staff, contributes to the unique and caring environment we create. Your feedback will serve as a wonderful recognition of their hard work and dedication.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

At Gracefields House, there was always a friendly welcome when visiting. Staff were kind, friendly and professional when dealing with both residents and visitors alike.
Care was always good and prompt whenever required, giving confidence that Mum was in safe hands.
On Mum's passing, the care and
dignity shown were exceptional, which was important to us... thank you.

Reply from Radek Machyan, Gracefields Home Manager at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you for your heartfelt feedback. It's truly rewarding to hear that you felt confident in the care provided to your Mum, and we appreciate your acknowledgement.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I am a very critical person but I can not see how Gracefields could improve the care, also all the staff are excellent from management to carers. I put satisfactory for value for money as I don't believe anyone should pay for care, it should be government-funded.

Reply from Radek Machyan, Gracefields Home Manager at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we are thrilled to hear your positive comments about the care we provide and excellence of our hard-working staff at Gracefields. We appreciate your recognition!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Very caring staff who do an amazing job. Thank you to you all, and well done to the person on the activities too. Always very clean, nice big rooms with en suite. Lovely garden space a very nice place to sit and talk to other residents and visitors.

Reply from Radek, Home Manager at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you, we truly appreciate your heartwarming review!
Our dedicated staff takes pride in delivering compassionate care and we're thrilled to hear your appreciation, we'll make sure to share your review with the well-being and care team.
Your feedback inspires us to continue providing top-notch care. If you ever have more input or suggestions, please don't hesitate to reach out, our door is always open!


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From the outset when I was looking for a home for Dad, the service I received was excellent.
I was looking for a place during Covid and tried several homes and their office administrator stood out as she was very sympathetic, knowledgeable and extremely helpful.
Once Dad moved into Gracefields he
settled in really quickly and was more than happy with the care and staff that looked after him.
I cannot praise the staff enough and would like to thank them all, it meant a great deal to his family to know he was in the best place with the best care being given at all times.
Thank you all so much.

Reply from Radek, Registered Home Manager at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you so much for sharing your kind words about our service. It's great to hear that your dad had a positive experience at Gracefields and that the staff made him feel at home.
Providing excellent care and a supportive environment for residents is always our top priority. We understand the importance of good communication and empathy, and we strive to provide the best level of care for all our residents.
All our staff are deeply committed to providing the highest level of care to our residents. We are thrilled to have played a part in your dad's life and would like to thank you for placing your trust in us.
We will certainly pass on your positive feedback to the entire Gracefields team. Their dedication to resident care is truly inspiring and it's great to see the impact it makes on the lives of our residents and their families.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're always here if there's anything else we can help with.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The family would like to thank all the staff at Gracefields Nursing Home - Mum was receiving end-of-life care and was only there for a short while but she loved it - she wished that she had gone there sooner as the quality of the food and care was second to none. From the time that she arrived to flowers,
a card and chocolate as a welcoming gift right through to the end when the staff welcomed the family to stay with her until the end. We could not fault it.

Reply from Radek Machyan, Gracefields Home Manager at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review and sharing your experience with Gracefields Nursing Home. We are honoured that your mum felt so special during the time with us and that you felt welcome.
Your kind words are very much appreciated, they have been passed to our team as this motivates us to keep working hard on delivering the best possible care to our residents.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My partner spent such a short time in Gracefields Nursing Home before he passed away, only two weeks, but I can thank the manager, nurses, careers enough. He had just the best care I could ever wish for, and I do know he was very happy there, he had a lovely room with a patio door to go outside for
a while.
One again very many thanks to the manager, her nurses and the care staff who looked after him.

Reply from Damian Blochowiak, IT & Marketing Admin Assistant at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review. It is extremely rewarding to know that our residents, family and friends are happy with the home, the care and the services we offer. Warm Regards, The Cedar Care Family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister and I would like to say a big thank you to all the staff that helped to care for Mum. Although she was receiving end-of-life care she was very happy at Gracefields. All the staff were lovely and we couldn’t have wished for better care for our mum. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Gracefields.

Reply from Damian Blochowiak, IT & Marketing Admin Assistant at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review. It is extremely rewarding to know that our residents, family and friends are happy with the home, the care and the services we offer. Warm Regards.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dad was a resident of Gracefields for three years. During his time there he was looked after extremely well. The care home always informed us of any medical problems dad had and welcomed us into their home like we were all family. The care home is kept very clean and tidy with the cleaner on duty
at all times. The food they serve is always fresh and anything different that the resident may want is always available you just need to ask for it. The entertainment is very good they get regular singers to come in and often put on things where the family are invited in to be part of it. My dad liked to be quiet in his room or with his family so he was not forced to go and take part in the activities he was encouraged to take part but not forced. The staff were all very kind and considerate right up until the end of his life.

Reply from Shyam Desai, Operations Officer at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. Kind words like yours keep our staff inspired through their days of hard work. We are extremely proud of our staff and new manager who continue to uphold our high standards. And as a result, we are very proud to hear that you feel your father was well looked after at the home. We have passed on your comments to our team at Gracefields and they have been very grateful to receive them.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My mother has lived at Gracefields Nursing Home for almost 2 years. She took a while to get used to not living in her own home. Her care here is exemplary and especially during Covid. She is now very content here and is very well looked after.

Reply from Shyam Desai, Operations Officer at Gracefields Nursing Home

Thank you very much for your lovely review. The pandemic has been incredibly difficult for us all, however, our staff have continued to strive to maintain the Cedar Care standard. It is extremely rewarding to know that our residents, family and friends are happy with the home, the care and the services we offer. Warm Regards, The Cedar Care Family.


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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

After illnesses and a series of falls made independent living no longer safe for our mother, we needed to find a suitable care home. We made an unannounced visit to Gracefields Nursing Home and were made very welcome. The manager spent time giving us details about care offered as we could not see facilities
due to Covid-19 restrictions. We were extremely impressed and mother has been there safely for seven months. The home is staffed by kind and caring people who are able to help her deal with my mother's limited mobility and encourage her to keep busy and interact socially should she want to. Her room has washing and toilet facilities. My mother is sensitively looked after by pleasant and sympathetic carers. Food is well prepared and nutritious. Weekly activities include live musicians, arts, crafts and games. Visiting pods and video calls made contact possible and lateral flow tests now enable visits in mother's room. We can always discuss any health issues with nursing staff and are updated frequently.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother was admitted to Gracefields in December 2019 for palliative care and was looked after until her death in January 2020. The staff are exceptionally kind and nursed Mum with compassion and dignity during her illness. It is always worrying leaving the care of a close family member to someone
else but I had confidence Mum had the care she needed. Her room was very pleasant and the whole nursing home was very clean.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My father has physically improved since moving into Gracefields having spent four months in hospital thanks to the care and attention he is receiving. His dementia is understood and the staff take time to explain what is happening with his care needs and update me on his overall wellbeing. The manager
is really approachable and al the staff are friendly and helpful and deal promptly with any enquiries.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Gracefields for several months. When we visited the home prior to her moving there, we were impressed by the fact that it didn't have that "nursing home smell". The rooms are clean and well furnished as are all of the public areas. The ratio of staff to residents is good so we
know that my mum is safe. Staff are all really attentive and helpful and they encourage the residents to take part in the wide range of activities that are available. Relatives are encouraged to attend these activities which my dad and I do. Mum has recently been encouraged to start playing the piano again which brings us great joy. Care is taken when selecting clothes that are well laundered for residents to wear and my mum always looks a delight. We would not have wished for my mum's life to be this way but we can't think of a better place for her to be. She is very content and we have peace of mind about her safety and care.

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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother spent the last 14 months of her life in Gracefields. She was unable to care for herself as she had end-stage heart failure. She was cared for extremely well by wonderful staff who really care about their clients. The staff always seemed to be happy in their work and my mother was certainly
very happy with the care she received.
Because of the standard of palliative care that Gracefields was able to offer, my mother did not need to return to hospital and she died in her room peacefully, having been treated with dignity and respect to the very end.

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Current Review Score: 9.7 (9.748)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.7 (9.748) out of 10 for Gracefields Nursing Home is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 10 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.748 for Gracefields Nursing Home is calculated as follows: ( (88 Excellents x 5) + (25 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) ) ÷ 115 Ratings = 4.748

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Gracefields Nursing Home is based on 10 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 50 registered maximum number of service users is 10, which has been reached with 10 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 31 Mar 2020

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  • Caring

    Good
  • Effective

    Good
  • Responsive

    Good
  • Safe

    Good
  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Radek Machyan

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2022

Radek manages Gracefields Nursing Home and overlooks day-to-day operations.


Frequently Asked Questions about Gracefields Nursing Home

What types of Care is Gracefields Nursing Home registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Respite Care, Mental Health Condition & Younger Adults are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

What additional types of Care does Gracefields Nursing Home provide?

Palliative Care, Day Care, Convalescent Care & Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit are other types of care provided.

How many Rooms does Gracefields Nursing Home have?

There are 50 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Gracefields Nursing Home?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Gracefields Nursing Home to the centre of Bristol?

4.4 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.